Original paper

What Deters Crime? Comparing the Effectiveness of Legal, Social, and Internal Sanctions Across Countries

Volume: 7
Published: Feb 8, 2016
Abstract
The question of what deters crime is of both theoretical and practical interest. The present paper focuses on what factors deter minor, non-violent crimes, i.e., dishonest actions that violate the law. Much research has been devoted to testing the effectiveness of legal sanctions on crime, while newer models also include social sanctions (judgment of friends or family) and internal sanctions (feelings of guilt). Existing research suggests that...
Paper Details
Title
What Deters Crime? Comparing the Effectiveness of Legal, Social, and Internal Sanctions Across Countries
Published Date
Feb 8, 2016
Volume
7
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